Are My Parts Compatible????

[derekclark1122]

im building my first comp and i not sure if all the parts im planning to use are compatible . This computer is only going to be for online and gaming heres all my parts i plan to buy a hard drive at walmart 80 gb one because i heard that they brake alot when shipped im buying all my parts from www.zipzoomfly.com a great web site with the cheapest prices. heres the parts

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=168120
Raidmax Ninja ATX918WBP Mid Tower Case (Black) Retail w/450W Power Supply

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=170290
Asus DRW-1608P3S 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive (Black) Retail

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=213710
Logitech Ultra X Keyboard & MX310 Mouse Combo

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=239067
Acer AL1706AB 17in LCD Monitor Retail

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=247117
Asus P5B Deluxe P965 Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Extreme/Pentium D/P4/Celeron D 1066FSB LGA775 DDR2 ATX Motherboard w/Audio, Dual Gigabit LAN, RAID/Serial ATA Retail
533/800/1066FSB, ATA/133, 4DDR2 DIMM, 2 PCI Express x16, 1 PCI Express x1, 3PCI, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Audio, Dual Gigabit LAN, RAID/SATA

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=323807
HIS H165PRQT512GDDN-R Radeon X1650 PRO IceQ Turbo II PCI Express 512MB GDDR Video Card w/Dual DVI & HDTV-Out Retail

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...ductCode=80860
Intel® Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe Processor 2.4GHz, 1066FSB, LGA775, 4MB Cache Retail

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...ductCode=85267
OCZ OCZ2G8001GK DDR2 PC2-6400 Gold GX XTC Dual Channel Memory Retai

is every thing compatible? does this comp look good enough to play every game out now and more to come does any thing need to be up graded is that a good enough graphics card does any one recommand any thing better is 1 g ram enough is 450 wat power supply enough for this comp. is it ok that my operating systems going to be XP? do i need any thing else? any suggestions? any thing else i would be so happy if some one could tell me if this would work as a comp and if its good enough to play all games email me if u want

DerekClark1122@yahoo.coml

[blue60007]

I would consider spending less on the CPU by getting an E6300 and get a beefier video card such as the X1950XT (or something in this price range):
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=323823
Gaming depends more on video performance than CPU, so I think the beefier video card will perform better despite a lower CPU (it's still blazing fast anyways).

Go ahead and buy a hard drive online - the vendor should package it nicely so it won't be damaged. I've ordered a number of hard drives online and never had a problem. While your at it, I'd go for a larger drive - 80 gig will fill up awfully quick with todays games...
These start at 250GB and go up from there....

I can't comment on the OCZ memory, I don't have any experience with it. 1 gig is good, but 2 gigs is really nice. I suppose you could always add more down the road if you need time to let your bank account recover

That's not going to be a quality power supply in that case, I woudn't use it. Try finding that case without a power supply to save a couple bucks, and get a quality power supply such as:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104954
(not from ZZF, but they didn't have this model)
Here's our power supply good/bad list if you want to check out others.

Win XP is fine, you can pick up XP Home OEM for about $90

[newbuilder14]

I strongly suggest you take a look at Newegg.com unless you have something against them.

[Mr.Ferrari]

I would second getting a slower cpu and a faster video card such as the X1950PRO or X1950XT.

Also I believe those are the first revision ocz gold/platinums. They contain chips that have serious incompatibility issues with core 2 duo. I'd suggest you go for the Revision 2 sticks, or even better just go for some corsair valueselect or xms.

If you go with the X1950XT you will need a tougher powersupply. In which case I suggest one of these:
-Sunbeam NUUO 550W $64.99
-Silverstone ST50EF 500W $87.99

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by derekclark1122 email me if u want DerekClark1122@yahoo.coml

You really shouldn't post your email address unless you want to get swamped with spam.

Cricket

[newbuilder14]

Good thing he accidentally added an "l" at the end - maybe the robots won't pick that up.

[derekclark1122]

thanks for the help i took all of the suggestions and made a new system
thanks so much im glad u guys could help me and that i found this site
especialy blue60007 thanks for the great help

[derekclark1122]

heres the computer i made is it compatible do i need any thing else should i up grade any thing. heres all of it

CASE
Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-US-BL Blue Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply - Retail =

$82.99
DVD DRIVE
SAMSUNG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R

32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology - OEM
= $32.99

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM =$74.99

Microsoft CA9-00001 Black 103 Normal Keys 3 Function Keys PS/2 Standard Basic Keyboard and Mouse

Mouse Included - OEM = $15.99

CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

- Retail = $122.00

ASUS P5B Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail = $179.99

Acer AL1706Ab Black 17" 8ms LCD Monitor 270 cd/m2 500:1 - Retail = $159.99

APC PF11VNT3 10 feet 11 Outlets 3400 joules Power Surge Protector - Retail = $32.99

Sunbeam NUUO SUNNU550-US-SV ATX12V/ EPS12V 550W Power Supply 100-120V CE, UL (CUL), TUV, CB, FCC,

FIMKO, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO - Retail = $64.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail = $224.00

HIS Hightech H195PRQT512DDN-R Radeon X1950PRO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 IceQ Turbo

VIVO HDCP Video Card - Retail = $279.99

should i upgrade any thing? Is there any thing else i should know?
i would be greatful for the help

[derekclark1122]

this computer is for gaming i want it to be able to play every game that is out now and for years to come.

[Moronicus]

From what I've read, there isn't that much difference in speed between the E6300 and E6400 - so you might want to downgrade to a E6300 to save some bucks.

Also, a 19" LCD isn't that much more expensive than a 17", so I'd go for a 19".

What exactly does a P5B Deluxe have that you need that the P5B doesn't have? I'm learning about all this myself, so I ask. Unless a P5B wouldn't meet your needs then you'd be spending money on something you don't need.

As I understand it from all that I've read, a DDR2 667 would be enough unless you plan on overclocking. Maybe some of the pro's can comment on that.

Edit: the Lite On dvd-rw is highly recommended around here because in theory it comes with a nice bundel of software, and its a steady performer. I say "in theory" because mine came in yesterday with zero software...

[newbuilder14]

Moronicus pretty much hit all the main points I was going to cover - I strongly suggest a 19" LCD as they are the norm now, Corsair ValueSelect DDR2-667 if you aren't overclocking, and a retail Lite-On DVD burner for software.

[derekclark1122]

theres not much of a difference in price for a 800 or a DDR2-667 is there so y not get the better one also im think of over clocking but i need to read some. does every thing look compatible? is this a good enough comp to play all games to come and that are out now or do i need to upgrade something? A;so whats the difference in the p5b and the dluxe edition? How much do motherboards affect gameing? Also there was two of the same sunbeam power supplys same price every thing the same it was the Sunbeam NUUO SUNNU550-US-SV ATX12V/ EPS12V 550W Power Supply - Retail , but one of them PFC: No and the other was PFC: PF Value 0.95 ~ 0.99 whats this mean and witch ones better? sorry about all the questions, so theres not much of a difference from the E6300 and the E6400, whats the difference just a little faster? while the E6300 be good enough for all games or should i just spend a little more money and get the E6400?

[Mr.Ferrari]

My belief is if you cant afford a e6600 then go for a e6300. If your going for more performance and are looking at a e6400 then save up and get a e6600. Basically price/performance is just not there with a e6400. I'd also suggest a e6300.

P5B is a cut down version of the P5B Deluxe. The deluxe also offers more overclockability. Motherboards affect gaming by 1-2% at most.

Seems like they snuck a new model in. Go for the Sunbeam with power factor correction (PFC).

[derekclark1122]

thanks for all the help i might just save for the E6600, i'll probly end up getting the E6300 because I already spent to much will the E6300 be able to play every game out now and to come for at least a couple years? Also when it comes to ram im alittle confused about how timing works is it better if every thing from A-E is lower? whats better lower and whats better higher? Also does it make a difference if i get 2 512mb or just 1g i only plan to go to 2 g so would geting the 2 512 be a better i do do 1 g over heat more easly or are slower any thing like that? what allows better overclocking kingston or corsair because on the p5b dulxe site it talks about the kingston ram for this motherboard, sorry for a million questions....,but thanks for the help so much

[flanzig1]

Wouldn't worry about OC. the Corsair Value Select in the DDR2 667 will do your games just fine. If your budget is tight go for the dual 512m ram and when you have more cash, get a second set of 512.

[glc]

If you are going to buy a power supply, get a case that comes with no power supply to save some cash - unless you need a spare power supply.

[derekclark1122]

if I get the same case with no power supply it acctualy cost more dont know y, but it does so no saveing money there can any one answer any of those questions?

[derekclark1122]

whats better 2 512mb or 1 g any difference i would rather have the 1 g?

[glc]

You need ram in matched pairs so it will run in dual channel mode.